Don’t let water seep into your boat. This penetrating sealant is great for repairing tiny cracks. [More] How to Seal Tiny Boat Cracks Fast!

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Keep your cruising boat and gear working well with these suggestions for routine maintenance and simple fixes.
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Don’t let water seep into your boat. This penetrating sealant is great for repairing tiny cracks. [More] How to Seal Tiny Boat Cracks Fast!
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Having a method makes troubleshooting boat problems faster and easier. Here’s one that will help you. [More] Troubleshooting Boat Problems – A Method
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Forgetting what you did before leaving the boat can lead to expensive mistakes. Here’s how to avoid it. [More] How to Remember How You Left the Boat
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One problem can lead to another on a boat. But there’s some simple advice that can help you cope. [More] How to Deal with Multiplying Problems
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Is it time to clean you boat’s bottom? Here’s what you need to know to get the best job for the best price. [More] Hiring Help to Clean your Boat Bottom
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To keep wet cell boat batteries in good shape, you have to water them. Don’t do it the hard way. Try this. [More] Watering Boat Batteries the Easy Way
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Cruisers rely on zippers onboard—on wetsuits, biminis, sail covers, and more. Here’s how to keep them working. [More] How to Maintain Your Boat Zippers
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From stopping leaks to filling in for missing engine parts, Rescue Tape has a ton of uses. [More] How to Use Rescue Tape on your Boat
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Boat parts, from clamps to water pumps, can get stuck. Unless you do this first. [More] How to Keep Boat Parts from Seizing
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You don’t have to pay someone else or wait. Polish your own fuel. It’s easy with a few pieces of useful equipment. Here’s how. [More] Polish Your Fuel The Easy Way – DIY
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